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“... nowhere have I felt so truly happy as on St. Peter's Island in the middle of Lake Biel,” wrote Jean-Jacques Rousseau shortly before his death, wistfully recalling his all too short stay on the island in the autumn of 1765.

St. Peter's Island at a glance

Today, there are many ways to reach the peninsula: on foot from the pretty little town of Erlach along the 4km “Heidenweg” path; on the shuttle from Erlach in summer or by boat from La Neuveville, Ligerz (Lake Biel) or via the Zihl canal from Neuchâtel.

Even the pile dwellers loved Erlach on Lake Biel and the St. Peter's Island. Romans also left their mark - and nobility and bishops ruled from here in the Middle Ages.

In Rousseau's time the peninsula was a modest estate with vineyard section on lease - which gained European significance during the 18th century owing to his description. The island later became a stop on educational tours through Switzerland, followed by a popular excursion point offering tranquility and the beauty of nature.

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Hotels

  • Hotel St. Petersinsel 3 Stars

    Recommended by Switzerland Tourism

    Erlach, Jura & Three-Lakes

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  • Hôtel Jean-Jacques Rousseau

    La Neuveville, Jura & Three-Lakes

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  • Hotel Garni Fontana

    Twann, Jura & Three-Lakes

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  • Hotel Bären Twann

    Twann, Jura & Three-Lakes

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  • Hôtel Restaurant Mont-Vully

    Lugnorre, Region of Fribourg

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  • Auberge Pont-de-Thielle 3 Stars

    Gals, Jura & Three-Lakes

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  • Hotel de la Gare

    Sugiez, Region of Fribourg

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  • Romantik Hôtel de l'Ours 3 Stars

    Sugiez, Region of Fribourg

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  • Restaurant-Hotel Seeblick 3 Stars

    Sutz-Lattrigen, Jura & Three-Lakes

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  • Twann Evening cruise on Lake Biel with meal on board

    Aperitif in Olivier Perrot's wine cellar (choose when making your reservation). Cruise Meal... from CHF 60
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    valid: 23.07.2025 - 13.08.2025

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  • Twann Treber sausage cruise on lake Biel

    Cruise Meal (aperitif, starter, main course, dessert) from CHF 68
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    valid: 14.03.2026 - 22.03.2026

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  • Muntelier Wine Cruise to Trüelete Twann (24.10.25 – 26.10.25)

    Experience an exclusive weekend aboard the Boutique Boatel Attila with only nine double cabins.... from CHF 200
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    valid: 24.10.2025

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  • Murten/Morat Public guided city tour – The Original

    Find out why Murten is a bilingual town and why it is a Calvinistic stronghold inside a mostly... from CHF 15
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    valid: 24.08.2025 - 12.10.2025

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  • Murten/Morat Fribourg Fondue Round, 5 days

    Included: Overnight stays as listed incl. breakfast Fribourg fondue in Gruyères Daily luggage... from CHF 19
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    valid: 05.07.2025 - 26.09.2025

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  • Neuchâtel Tourist train of Neuchâtel

    Why not board Switzerland's first e-train to explore the charms of the thousand-year-old city?... from CHF 6
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    valid: 07.07.2025 - 22.09.2025

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    valid: 05.07.2025 - 31.12.2025

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  • Biel Finding-Daniel Citytrails

    Documentation to download and print out.Interaction with the digital guide Daniel via chat. from CHF 40
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    valid: 05.07.2025 - 27.09.2025

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